Senior Case Manager

Senior Case Manager Needed

Migrant Shelter

Senior Case Manager can work anywhere…. The BEST work with us.

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village , serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general supervision, the Case Manager is responsible for aid clients requiring social service assistance. In collaboration with clients; interview and evaluate clients and formulate Independent Living Plans. Locate and make use of appropriate community resources for clients; and relocate clients to permanent housing. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

Communicates all aspects of contract requirements to staff.

Coordinates, guides and supervises activities of direct reporting staff.

Provides direct supervision of Case Managers.

Leads and participates in administrative and staff meetings as required.

Troubleshoots problems and makes decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures and protocols.

Monitors clients’ progress towards their goals and documents via progress notes.

Conducts periodic review of all case documentations to ensure accuracy, completeness and clarity.

Conducts chart auditing of client files.

Directly manages a case portfolio of approximately 25 clients. Participates in monitoring therapeutic environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained and interpersonal relationships remain positive.

Provides individual counseling and facilitation of caseload group meetings and other assigned groups.

Provides psycho-education and counseling germane to chemical dependency and relapse prevention.

Administers appropriate behavioral interventions as needed.

Participates in assessment screenings to determine client needs / preferences; formulates and implements treatment, transition and discharge / continuing care planning collaboratively with individual clients.

Facilitates re-socialization process of clients by serving as a role model. Provides role modeling regarding ethical and professional conduct.

Keeps abreast of changes in field.

Performs other duties as requested .

Who You Will Be

REQUIREMENTS :

Education, Experience and Skills Required :

H.S Diploma / GED with Five (5) years’ experience preferably supervising Case Managers within transitional / shelter programs or related setting

OR

Associates Degree is Human Services or related field with at least Two-Three (2-3) years’ experience supervising Case Managers within transitional / shelter programs or related setting

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with at least One-Two (1-2) years’ experience supervising Case Managers within transitional / shelter programs or related setting.

Knowledge of CARES a plus.

Excellent time management.

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities and client self-help / support modalities.

Strong writing skills, competencies in writing goal based / person centered treatment plans and progress notes.

Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR

License / Certification Required :

• None

Preferred Education, Certification, Experience and / or Skills :

Ability to participate in CRP related trainings

Bi-lingual Spanish.